Embed
Paste on your site — shows live UK/US specs and links back here. Free to use.
Tractor · 1980Unverified

International Harvester 3788

International Harvester 3788 — 30 2+2 Series · 171 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The International Harvester 3788 is a tractor model with a rated power of 171 hp, placing it at the higher end of its class. It was produced during the 1980-81 period. The tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. Its listed operating weight ranges from 16520 to 18620 pounds.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
171 hp
Max power
105.9 kW
Weight
16520 to 18620 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
76 rows
Recorded power
171 hp
Transmissions
12-speed two-range power shift
Production years
1980-1981
Verified variants
0

No linked source document is currently displayed; verify critical figures with the manufacturer or dealer.

Hover a source tag to verify

Overview

ManufacturerInternational HarvesterReference
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference
Total built2,496Reference
Original price was $57,000 in 1981Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standardReference

Engine

International Harvester 7.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank340.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)108.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)105.9 kWReference
International Harvester DT-466BReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke109 x 136 mmReference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Idle RPM780-2750Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity32.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed127.2 kWReference
Max power105.9 kWReference

Transmission

12-speed two-range power shiftReference
TransmissionTorque AmplifierReference
Typetwo-range power shiftReference
Gears12 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch356mm hydraulic dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)127.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)127.2 kWReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Valves2Reference
Pump flow45.4 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Engine RPM1000@2100Reference
Power at rated PTO speed124.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase279 cmReference
Weight16520 to 18620 poundsReference
Front tire18.4-38Reference
Rear tire18.4-38Reference
Ag front18.4-38Reference
Ag rear18.4-38Reference
Length579 cmReference
Width258 cmReference
Height (cab)294 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)58 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)67 cmReference
Front axle82 mmReference
Bar rear axle82 mmReference
Shipping7493 kgReference
Operating8446 kgReference

3788 Serial Numbers

Location:Right side of tractor frame, by rear axle.Reference
19808801Reference
198110866Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps72Reference
Charging amps100Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Capacities

Max capacity10659 kgReference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 4WDNovember 5 - 17, 1980Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1377 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use41.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use36.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use40.5 l/hourReference
Gear 3-Low-Direct used for power test.Reference
Max pull8649 kgReference
Gear 1-Low-Direct used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

Partner tool · Free
Working out if you can afford this tractor?
YourIncomeCalculator.com — free, HMRC-aligned take-home pay, self-employment & VAT calculators. No sign-up.
Calculate your take-home pay

Compare the International Harvester 3788 head-to-head

Similar tractors

Comparing 0
Compare (pick 2+)